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Hi. I’m Tara – and welcome to my crazy little haunt on the internet.

Surburble is a word that really isn’t a word. To me, it’s a combination of “suburban” (or Suburbia – the place where dreams go to buy their minivans) and “burble” which means constantly murmuring or running, or in my case – talking. Hence, Surburble: a rambling sort of place for me: a mother, teacher, sarcastic wiseass, and wanna-be of many things.

I have a partner-in-crime. His name is Mr. Suburble, and he is a sweet and patient man. He watches me slap paint onto random bits of furniture. He obediently pulls over onto the side of the road so that I can haul free dressers and chairs into the back of our car. He goes to work with flecks of glitter on his face.

He also thinks I’m funny.

Sold! He’s a keeper.

He and I have a few roommates in our house. Well, they’re not so much roommates as tiny little bosses.

She is a cuddler and a snuggler, and always wants to be my shadow. Yet, she is independent. She will let her imagination run away with her. She often has dirt on her face.

In our house, Lucy is the first one to ask, “Can I help!?? Can I help!?!?”

Together, Lila and Lucy are a force. I intend on getting them involved in most of my creative projects. If they can’t help, they can at least entertain me!

This gang is my laughter, my joy and my frustration. They’re so much of my life.

But I also need a spot to put down my thoughts. I love to write and to get my hands dirty. Suburble is my place to do just that. A place where I get to have a laugh, share what I love (and what drives me nuts!) and to connect with all of you creative peeps.

And I love it when you reach out to me too. Never feel weird about emailing me or leaving a comment. I love it. And I promise you that I will respond.

Let’s make a mess now, shall we?

9 comments

October 20, 2016

Nancy Harris

I love your No-Sew way to recover an ottoman. I have one that looks a lot like your original leather one. I think i can do it but one question—how did you know how much material to purchase? I will only need one piece since mine doesn’t have that bottom portion…it is just one square leather OTTOMAn. Anyway, any suggestion would be helpful. Thank you!!!

Jen

I wasnt able to comment in thE other section about your wood wreath. I too had problems with command hooks working on my door for hanging wreaths. There are 2 possible solutions. First I didnt adhere the command hook properly. Apparently You need to press it on and let it stay there for an hour before you hang anything on it. The second time i tried it worked and my wreath albeit a liGht one haSnt fallen off. Also if thay doesnt work, amazon sells strong magnets that have a hook on one side and magnets on bOth for hanging wreaths on storm doors. Just some helpful info! Love your home and style!

Tara

I love that magnet idea, Jen! I wonder if I had not cleaned the door well enough prior to trying the command hook, but when the wreath fell, I was so bummed that I didn’t want to risk breaking it. Thank you so much for the sweet compliment. I appreciate it!

Tara

Diane A. Lidell

Can purchase your playing cards with the double ring , as blank, no 52 reasons? It would be PERFECT FOR my friends wedding guest signatures/wishes. Her wedding is 5/20/18. Also, can it come in other color choices, maybe purples or greens? Thank you so much, Diane